Tone Profile

The synth bass in "Funky Town" is a classic disco sound: punchy, clean, and driving. It provides a solid foundation for the track with a simple but effective tone.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Minimoog was likely used to create a monophonic bassline.
• The SSL console was likely used for EQ and compression to give the bass a punchy, clean sound.
• The DI signal may have been blended with a miked amp signal, though information on this is scarce.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth or square wave on your synth.
• Use a low-pass filter to shape the tone, cutting out some of the high frequencies.
• Add a touch of resonance to give the sound some character.
• Use compression to even out the dynamics and make the bassline punchy.
• A touch of EQ can help to further shape the tone, boosting the low-end and cutting any muddiness.

Recommended Gear

• Minimoog(synth)
• SSL 4000 G+ Console(channel_strip)